Are the numbers really up? Is the public perception of Shreveport as a violent city legitimate? John Settle and Deputy Chief Bill Goodin offer different views.
Asst. Chief Bill Goodin addresses claims that the department is a "training ground" for officers who eventually leave the area, moving on to departments with better pay.
With Deputy Police Chief Duane Huddleston retiring next week, along with Chief Willie Shaw, an interim deputy chief has been appointed, and he's someone we all know well.
Shreveport police were called out to the intersection of Grove and Jackson just before 7:15 last night to a report of shots fired there. Moments later, they learned there was a man in the 3500 block of Milton Street who had been shot...and that's where they found 32-year-old Cadarius Brantley suffering from at least three gunshot wounds to the legs...
Some tips from police to stay car-safe this summer. Shreveport Police Spokesman Bill Goodin says at least half of the auto burglaries investigated by S-P-D involve unlocked cars. So, first and foremost, he says get in the habit of rolling up your windows and locking your vehicle's doors.